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Overview |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
| Location | Princess Anne, MD | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,518 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | #807 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umes.edu | njcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,637 | $13,384 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,467 | $23,983 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,636 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,020 | $19,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,705 | $12,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,724 | 6,372 | ||
| Admitted | 5,484 | 5,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.6% | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | 890/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,355 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $179 |
Diversity |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UMES | New Jersey City University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New Jersey City University is larger than than UMES based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 2,518 students)
UMES vs. New Jersey City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMES or New Jersey City University?
- New Jersey City University is 137.4% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($13,384.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at New Jersey City University than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($23,983.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than New Jersey City University ($12,020 vs. $19,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 48.6% lower than costs at New Jersey City University ($10,636 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than New Jersey City University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New Jersey City University students is 1.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($12,877 vs. $12,705)
UMES vs. New Jersey City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMES or New Jersey City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New Jersey City University or UMES .
- The average SAT score at New Jersey City University (865) is 31 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Accepted freshman New Jersey City University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at UMES (3.07)
- New Jersey City University has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than UMES (81.6%)
UMES vs. New Jersey City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMES or New Jersey City University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between New Jersey City University and UMES.
- The graduation rate at New Jersey City University is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (39% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from New Jersey City University earn on average $4,500 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $40,400)
- New Jersey City University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($17,355 vs. $27,000)
- New Jersey City University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($179 vs. $279)
- More New Jersey City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/